Having eyes to see; taking the scales off
After a time of great trial in my marriage, my husband and I were talking in a small group with some friends. We shared how God’s presence had been so evident in the midst of our crisis. Great suffering opened our eyes to the enormity of God. And, His...
Praying with Power; the REESS prayer
Prayer is powerful. We can’t have a close relationship with God without it. We must spend time with our heavenly Father if we are to become like Him. And, just like any other relationship, it takes time to build intimacy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 Paul says, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,...
Don’t Put Your Gloves On Until You Know Who You Are Fighting
I recently saw a friend of mine at church who has been dealing with issues with her mom for years. Her mother had Alzheimer’s and was verbally abusive. Since she was the only one of her siblings in town, the majority of care taking fell on her shoulders. Things...